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WORKSTATION
KEYBOARD
MOUSE
MONITOR/SCREEN
CHAIR
DOCUMENT HOLDER
WORKSTATION ITEMS
PHONE

WHERE IT HURTS
WRIST/HAND
ELBOW
SHOULDER/NECK
SIDE/BACK
LEGS
EYES

Are you looking to protect your eyes?
Run through this checklist for suggestions.

 

1.   Is the monitor centered in front of you?

     No?  Click for suggestions.

2.  When your back is against the back of your chair, is your monitor at an arm's length in front of you (distance from shoulder to middle fingertips while keeping your arm outstretched)?

     No?  Click for suggestions.

3.  Are you blinking frequently to moisten your eyes? 

     No?  Click for suggestions.

4.  Have you adjusted your chair to the appropriate height to use the keyboard without causing you to reach up toward the keyboard while keeping your feet flat on the floor (or foot rest)? 

     No?  Click for suggestions.

5.  Are you looking away from your monitor at least once every ten minutes and focusing on an object in the distance to adjust your perception?

     No?  Click for suggestions.

6.  Are you using a document holder? Is it located in front of or right beside the monitor?

     No?  Click for suggestions.

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This web page was designed as an assignment for Human Factors: Ergonomics, Anthropometrics and Biomechanics class (DEA651 graduate section, Fall 2002) taught by Professor Alan Hedge at the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, College of Human Ecology,
Cornell University.